ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 10, 2024) – Graded winner None Above the Law drops out of the Grade I Pacific Classic to duel nine-time winner Johnny Podres and seven others in Sunday’s $100,000 California Flag Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles at Santa Anita.
Johnny Podres is by Grazen, out of the Harlan’s Holiday mare Malibu Holiday, was bred by Nick Alexander, is owned by David Bernsen and Rockingham Ranch and trained by Librado Barocio. He has nine wins in 41 starts, earnings of $539,650 and is coming off a sixth in the Sept. 28 California Crown Eddie D. He was second in this race last year.
Barely Funtional is by Mrazek, out of the Tapit mare Walkingonadream, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Antonio Garcia. He has three wins in 20 starts, earnings of $237,738 and is coming off a fifth in a Sept. 7 optional claimer.
Hacking It Up is by Nyquist, out of the Square Eddie mare Hacktivism, was bred by Reddam Racing and is owned by trainer George Papaprodromou. He has four wins in 16 starts, earnings of $202,940 and is coming off a win in a Sept. 29 optional claimer.
Last Call London is by Stay Thirsty, out of the Empire Way mare Zo Lo’s Lov, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by London, Tom, Lovingier, Terry C. and Zondlo, Eugene and trained by Peter Miller. He has two wins in 14 starts, earnings of $198,236 and is coming off a fifth in an Aug. 24 claimer.
Big Bet Jafinsafa is by Mr. Big, out of the Unusual Heat mare Heat Trap, was bred by Mark Devereaux & Scomar Enterprises, is owned by Devereaux, Mark and Gross, F. Scott and trained by Carla Gaines. He has three wins in eight starts, earnings of $116,916 and is coming off a fifth in an Aug. 18 optional claimer.
On the Whim is by Acclamation, out of the Maria’s Mon mare Whimsy, was bred by owner Harris Farms and is trained by Dean Pederson. He has three wins in eight starts, earnings of $176,596 and is coming off a third in a Sept. 7 optional claimer.
Fast Buck is by Gallant Son, out of the Falstaff mare Zorra Roja, was bred by Daehling Ranch, is owned by Zephry Racing and trainer Cesar DeAlba. He has five wins in 13 starts, earnings of $300,292 and is coming off a fifth in the Sept. 28 California Crown Eddie D. Stakes.
None Above the Law is by Karakontie, out of the Northern Afleet mare Legally Blanca, was bred by J. Kirk and Judy Robison, is owned by Hector Castrellon and trained by Jorge Periban. He has seven wins in 36 starts, earnings of $652,302 and is coming off a sixth in the Aug. 31 FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic. He was third in this race last year and second in 2022.
So I’m Told is by Square Eddie, out of the Flower Alley mare Bas, was bred by Reddam Racing, is owned by Mojarro Racing, LLC and Carlos, Felipe and trained by Martin Valenzuela Jr. He has three wins in 27 starts, earnings of $191,710 and is coming off a fourth in an Aug. 10 claimer.